Excision of Tattoo from the Back of the Shoulder

This thin early-40s health-care professional had considered tattoo removal for years. Now that her children were almost grown, she was ready to have it removed. We discussed the option of laser tattoo removal, but she wanted the quicker and more complete results of excision. Therefore, Dr. Nachbar excised this tattoo under local anesthesia in his office, in one procedure. She is shown 8 months later. No more tattoo!